The 16th annual Adelaide Critics Circle awards were presented by David Sefton, Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival of Arts at a ceremony at Higher Ground, Light Square. Winners received cash prizes of up to $1000 and a gold-plated trophy, featuring Christine Pyman’s original design for the awards. The Awards were made possible by the generous support of Arts SA and the Independent Arts Foundation. Former Chair of the Circls, Samela Harris, read a statement entitled Criticism in a Critical State - more detail available here.